FIGHTLORE: Marc Ratner, the Ultimate Regulator

UFC and International Boxing Hall of Famer Marc Ratner helped turn Las Vegas into the Fight Capital of the World. Learn how this young autograph-seeking fan went on to become a multi-sport referee, inspector and commissioner who changed the shape of combat sports by helping regulate MMA. Ratner recounts his experiences at some of the most memorable events in Las Vegas. With Dana White, Mike Tyson and Lorenzo Fertitta.
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[@tgo007]

What's crazy is before the Tyson Holyfield 2 fight, media asked Teddy Atlas for his prediction and Teddy said Tyson is gonna get frustrated and get DQ'd. Just think about how many big fights end in DQ. It has to be less than 1%. It's a wild prediction that ended up happening.

[@northtrue145]

Not questioning you, but do you have any footage of it?

[@user-dz1xo4fq7f]

Teddy is one deep educated soul his wisdom is epic even tho he a school/college drop out I love listening to his interviews his passion and conviction when he talks has me mesmerised every time

[@tgo007]

@@user-dz1xo4fq7f he's a little biased towards Tyson because he alleges Tyson tried to SA his niece so teddy pulled out a bliky.

[@JosephTongret]

Teddy could've easily followed a path into the psychiatric field. He has a keen understanding of human behavior and response. I'd imagine he developed and sharpened that skill because he found it interesting? People reach greatness in a field or subject when it doesn't feel like work and they enjoy doing it.

[@GlizziousMaximus]

​@@northtrue145 seems like questioning to me lol

[@nicholaskoontz8362]

Whoever's idea it was to do these fight lore videos is an absolute genius and I thank you for doing it! 🙏

[@razorramoneljefe5956]

Your welcome dog I made that sh1t with a box of crayons

[@nooneisrightallthetime-zv7hs]

@@razorramoneljefe5956 you put the crayon up your anus

[@heckalydalii200]

These videos are old and could be seen on fight pass. You gotta pay for fight pass though

[@sitindogmas]

why cant we have more men like this, especially in leadership positions and government. this man is clearly awsome in every way

[@SWEETSIDER]

Almost skipped this one. Turned out to be one of the more interesting ones done yet. Didn't realize how many iconic moments of combat sports he was in the middle of.

[@glennturnbull8232]

Us fans owe Marc Ratner a lot. I remember being too embarrassed to even discuss MMA with anyone. An actual legend

[@zenmorte2793]

I absolutly loved this episode, its great that officials get remembered for all the good stuff they did

[@markvandenboogaard8523]

Learned a few things from this. Thank you

[@UFCFightPass]

Glad to hear it!

[@Jiu-JitsuJourney257]

@@UFCFightPasskeep posting these gems. These are great.

[@BrownBomber92181]

When Ratner left the NSAC, the gold standard of boxing commission was no longer there. Its embarrassing what happened to the once great sports commission. Shortly aftet he left, the commission actually was allowing fighters to legally dope, it was ridiculous.

[@Kegman24]

Please keep posting the full video of these. These videos are the best

[@badger297]

These are such quality videos. From the animation to the interviews and narration. Thank you to everyone involved in making these and letting us watch them for free. I could watch these and Joe Vincent docs every day

[@rickyball5165]

I remember seeing Tyson bite Holyfield live on pay per view as a 10 yr old child. My dad and his friends went crazy in disbelief that Tyson bit Holyfield, then they went crazy the fight ended so quick cause they lost there money on the pay per view.

[@TechG]

Man this is good and informative

[@detgoat]

Much thx & respect to Mark, and Dana/ Lorenzo for bringing him on

[@iMerkCODM]

Great video! I was engaged & learned a lot. I hope there is more in the future.

[@Avelanche]

Thank you Marc.

[@cristianbaeza2039]

Best story told on here more like this please

[@MrSimonwitney7]

After watching this, absolute respect for Marc Ratner. Just wanted the best for everybody he works with.

[@BrownBomber92181]

Ratner said years ago he regretted questioning Mills Lane when he told Ratner hes gonna disqualify Tyson when Tyson immediately bit Holyfield again.

[@brianwarner308]

Awesome video

[@basse9914]

How do these have so few views???? These are terrific

[@nellygonzalezMMA]

Mr Ratner is an OG who knows ⚔️🥊

[@patbruno3049]

Thank you Marc 🫡

[@GrammerOfficer]

I remember being 12/13 years old waiting to get the Pride Dvds in the mail I loved that shit. Im not saying im the best fighter but if i didn't get injured who knows what may have happened. I broke my right hand in a street fight and its never been the same, it took two corrective surgeries to get it back right. But now to this day it hurts to even hit a bag gloved up.

[@hjk6606]

When you have Mike Tyson's respect, after you took his license and $3mil, that says a lot.

[@rcnyoplait]

Nice doc 👍

[@UFCFightPass]

Thank you 👍

[@williampowell9150]

Very cool

[@nightmarethon]

24:07 I like how Michigan doesn't exist lol

[@ahol9120]

I noticed that also. No Hawaii or Alaska either.

[@attiepollard7847]

​@@ahol9120because the UFC hasn't been to Hawaii or Alaska

[@sitindogmas]

dudes definitely got that Benjamin Buttons, im no Dr but i think its safe to say hes eating elk with Rogan and takin T with Dana

[@JoeRogansForehead]

Damn it’s crazy how he reffed the owners games as a kid and how they end up meeting later in life

[@brucegomezmilano1724]

Jon Jones has 46 eye-gauging attempts, and we've heard about Jones being on PEDs SIX times......I guess they have to protect the illusion that it is fair for the combatants, gamblers, and fans.....huh?

[@hugh2hoob668]

Gracie's uncles left UFC over all the rules

[@youhaveayds8975]

Because he wanted to hit people in the nuts and wear his gi, he would've probably liked combat bjj better

[@robertguarino355]

Nick lembo needs to be on here !!! He's the real GOAT !

[@quinnsipsy3630]

What i’m getting out of this is that this guy is the reason we use the same scoring system as boxing. Instead of developing our own scoring system.

[@brianwarner308]

Mark Ratner? From fast Times at Ridgemont high?

[@avocatvladiordachescu6358]

SONG NAME?

[@hugh2hoob668]

BJ Penn deserves one he took the 2nd generation into the modern UFC

[@ernieb820]

Where is are Mark R. Ufc card?

[@TAKESCORES211]

shout rat man🎉

[@bryanfrombuffalo7685]

Crazy ppl think this isnt all fixed

[@devriestown]

Screw monster energy. ⛪️✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️⛪️

[@mamdouha8313]

Tyson bites a dudes ear off, fights cops, fights fans, throws shit Also Tyson: “i was a little bit irate”

[@raingang8720]

the fanman LOL

[@adrianberti8342]

drop the netflix intro

[@devriestown]

Screw you dana randy and frank shamrock should be in the hall of fame 😤

[@sitindogmas]

i swear to God if they show one more modelo commercial, it ar time

[@SwampOperator]

" who da fook is dis guy" - Me

[@GunnHEr]

Mark is a legend 😂 because the evoluton in mma was used smartly by Dana the devil because they knew if the got him on his side ufc shall have a leg to stand on otherwise a SPORT 😂 when fighters are left brain damaged after they finsh well done Mark 👊🏽

[@Jmjmjmjmjmjmjmjmjmjmjm1]

Pretty top end job when somebody has to die for you to get it. 😂

[@luisadrianlara5561]

Not enough on McCarthy’s involvement in the unified rules.

[@attiepollard7847]

That's coming in the future

[@Battlegnome112]

Long story short. He took the most money and made everything profitable by allowing fights to happen. You’re not a caped hero. You got rich.

[@freeway9437]

How about you fix the judging

[@banquo3873]

Who? This channel? The producers of a documentary?

[@hoopslaa5235]

Fair enough, gave 17mins to tell his story and history and how we got to the UFC first. Respect on the backstory

[@seyo8068]

Dude looked old when he was young

[@mattpavey3062]

I will fight for a NON PROFIT ATHLETIC ENTERTAINMENT... ONCE THE CONTRACT IS SENT TO ME ITS A 50% WRITE OFF THE BAT... I GET PAID TO REPRESENT my non for profit and get rewarded in % of the non profit 😂... i will fight for glory... sign the CONTRACT BIG BOY$

[@45BRush]

Dude, what the fuck are you talking about

[@Nonegiven14582]

Marc selll out. Like making a union rep a company manager

[@attiepollard7847]

Not going to happen

[@Hazztech]

Half these rules are lame though. Bring back pride rules.

[@hoopslaa5235]

SHAME ON LAS VEGAS. Shame on Louise Ferrtido, shame on this guy mark. To not say a few words, less than a sentence that NEW JERSEY is the American birth place, KING, QUEEN, HOME and anything boxing is a big old SHAME SHAME SHAME. Shame on you Las Vegas. Shame on you UFC. Such a great series these LORE shows are but this is a major oversight!! Just half a sentence to say boxing came from NJ to Vegas is SHAME!!! Shame on you!!

[@ThisHandleIsAlreadyTaken839]

Relax dude you sound unhinged

[@TAKESCORES211]

Pipe down with all the hooplaha

[@hoopslaa5235]

I love when the low brow losers only have ad hominem attacks but can’t actually engage and stay on topic and challenge or counter any points or address them!? 🤣 @@TAKESCORES211